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A brief history of radiology

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Photoprint from radiograph by W.K. 3) In the early twentieth century, it was a common goal for investigators to try to find a way to separate the superimposed shadows that were recorded when a complex structure was shown on a radiograph. (3) 3) This is what is known as tomography. Computer diagnosis of primary bone tumor.

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The radiologist in 22 years time

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Nanoparticle-based contrast agents have already been developed for single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT), positron emission tomography (PET), MRI, ultrasonography (US), CT and optical imaging. (7). 2011, 2010–based national population projections, Mortality Assumptions. Office for National Statistics , 2011.

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Emergency Guide to Stroke Neuroimaging

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Retrieved from [link] References National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion , Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention. Magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography in emergency assessment of patients with suspected acute stroke: a prospective comparison. Radiographics.